Three Old Boys

三叉戟 (Original Title)

"Three Old Boys" is a crime genre film directed by Gao Qunshu and written by Lu Zheng. The star-studded cast includes Huang Zhizhong, Jiang Wu, Guo Tao, while Ou Hao, Han Geng, and Wei Chen make special appearances. Supporting roles are played by an ensemble that includes Dong Yong, Xing Jia, Jin Shijie, Chen Do Ling, and Bao Beier. The movie is adapted from the original novel by current police writer Lu Zheng, and tells the story of three experienced old police officers who are about to face retirement or desk-bound jobs, yet unexpectedly become embroiled in a massive financial fraud case, transforming into a sharp "trident" piercing through the criminal organization. The namesake TV series aired in 2020 was greatly loved by the audience and scored a high rating of 7.5 on Douban. This film version was officially released in China on May 24, 2024.

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DirectorGao Qun-shu

Writer & ScreenwriterLu Zheng

The story depicts the dominating trio in the police force more than twenty years ago - Cui Tiejun (played by Huang Zhizhong), Xu Guozhu (played by Jiang Wu) and Pan Jianghai (played by Guo Tao). Known as the "Trident", they are now facing retirement but inadvertently fall into a terrifying large-scale financial fraud case. The mastermind behind the scenes is planning to unfreeze tens of billions of assets and hire gangsters to carry out money laundering activities. Behind this endless fraud incident, there is an even more intricate and complex network of crime. Faced with such daunting difficulties, whether the Trident can maintain their belief, join hands to unravel this clever conspiracy, and bring the criminals to justice, is fully showcased in this film.
Keywords
- Novel Adaptation
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
Release Date
2024 年 5 月 24 日
Languages
- Putonghua
Regions
- Mainland China